Hurricane Milton caused severe damage to the Tampa Bay Rays baseball stadium and poses major challenges for sports teams in Florida. At Tropicana Field, the roof made of fiberglass was particularly affected, as it was literally torn to pieces by the strong winds and the debris was spread over a large area. DThe stadium was used as a staging area for emergency responders and state and local emergency response services due to the hurricane. According to initial findings, no one was injured.
According to the Rays, Tropicana Field was built to withstand winds of up to 115 mph. The roof is supported by numerous cables that are connected to each other by struts. The team calls it the “world’s largest cable-supported dome roof.” The stadium opened in 1990 and originally cost $138 million. It is scheduled to be replaced by a $1.3 billion baseball stadium for the 2028 season.
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